Learn how to set a mousetrap properly

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1. Learn how to set a mousetrap properly

With a little caution in choosing the type of trap, the bait, and the location of the trap, mouse traps are much less harmful to other animals than mice. With a little caution in choosing the type of trap, the bait, and the location of the trap, mouse traps are much less harmful to other animals than cats.

Few traps perform as well as the original wooden Victor kind. These are inexpensive mouse traps that have been in use for well over a century and continue to function in the same manner. Keep reading to know more about how to set a mousetrap.

Remove the packaging from the mousetrap
The snap wire is typically stapled to the woodblock of the majority of mouse traps. Make careful you remove this staple so that you can draw the snap wire back.
Fill the trigger with bait
Cheese is a classic example of bait. However, contrary to popular belief, mice do not really enjoy cheese. In this case, peanut butter is the best meal to use.

Use a bait that will really stick to the trigger rather than merely resting there. On the trigger, you should spread enough peanut butter to completely cover it. You don't want to place too much though, since the mouse shouldn't be able to chew on it without the trap activating and it is important to consider while you are learning how to set a mousetrap..

Make sure the peanut butter is firmly attached to the trigger to prevent it from coming off when the mouse attempts to eat it. The end of the trigger that is far from the trap's spring should have peanut butter on it.

A little nut should be added to the peanut butter as well. The mouse will be motivated to eat more peanut butter if this happens.
Setup the mouse trap
Place the lock bar on top of the snapped wire by pulling it back. Reduce the amount of force pushing the snap wire down with your hands gradually to allow the wire to press upward on the lock bar. The trigger's baited end should pull up and lock the trap into place.

The trap will spring if the lock bar drops off the release mechanism. Watch your fingers and the snap wire very carefully.
Position the mouse trap
The end of the mouse trap where the lock bar was stapled to the woodblock is the best place to hold it at all times. With the trigger up against the wall, carefully position the trap. Then simply wait for a mouse to come along. There you go!, you have successfully learned how to set a mousetrap.


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